Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. We all know poor posture is bad for our health, but few realize just how deeply ...

Although I have always been tall, I have never been known for my posture. As early as middle school, one of my basketball and volleyball coaches began regularly correcting my posture. She would poke ...

Posture refers to how a person holds themselves when sitting or standing, particularly in their back, neck, and shoulders. Certain types of posture may cause pain, discomfort, or other symptoms. A ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Posture correctors are devices worn under or over ...

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If you’re looking for ways to improve your posture, you may have wondered: Do posture correctors work? There are many reasons you might be looking to sit and stand up straighter—not only may slouching ...

Peter O'Sullivan is a Director at Bodylogic.physio in Perth where he reviews and treats patients with low back pain. He sometimes receives fee's for teaching on evidence based care of people with pain ...

A few years ago, I went to see a physical therapist for back issues. He analyzed the problem and then said, “On the plus side, you’re in good physical shape, and you have pretty good posture.” “What ...